RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-04508
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His break in service from 31 Dec 14 through 3 Mar 15 be removed from his military personnel records.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Through no fault of his own, the delay of getting his scroll approved by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) created a break in his service.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, on 31 Dec 14, he received an honorable discharge with a narrative reason for separation of “Reduction in Force.”  He was credited with five years, seven months and five days of total active service.

According to the applicant’s ARPC IMT 92, Appointment Order, on 3 Mar 15, he was appointed by the SECDEF to the Air Force Reserve (USAFR).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPAR recommends approval.  DPAR states they found no administrative error and the break in service was of no fault of the applicant.

Due to a delay in processing of the Nominee Package 452 at the SECDEF level, the applicant incurred a break in service between his Date of Separation (DOS) and appointment date into the USAFR.

Current policies do not allow for backdating oaths; however, SAF/GCM and the AFBCMR have determined that the AFBCMR has the authority to adjust the DOS for these officers to prevent a break in service.  The appointment date has been determined to be the date SECDEF approves the appointment or the date the oath was administered, whichever is later.  Therefore, DPAR recommends the AFBCMR adjust the applicant’s DOS.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPAR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 May 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.	

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was not discharged from the Air Force on 31 Dec 14, but on that date, he was continued on active duty until 2 Mar 15, on which date he was released from active duty.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04508 in Executive Session on 13 Dec 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				    , Panel Chair
					   , Member
				  , Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04508 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 4 Apr 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 10 May 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.